Jess

8.9

Knappstein Sparkling Shiraz NB
Clare Valley, Australia

Deep purple color.
Aromas of blackberry, floral.
Dry. Flavors of blackberry, blueberry, violet, mineral undertone.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 2 years ago

Chris Haywood

10

Deep caramel, toasty edges, lemon sorbet. This is a complete dream, how on earth is it less than 20 quid? Assume the producer is in the midst of remortgaging their property so buy now before the whole enterprise collapses.... — 3 years ago

Brian Wakelin

9.5

Given to T and D by the vineyard owner who bought the enterprise. Delicious and auspicious. — 5 years ago

Fin Jams

8.9

Silky...lots of red fruits...slight salty finish — 8 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

Pale to mid crimson. Palate showing sweet cherry and plum fruit with spicy oak. Delicious now with short term cellaring potential. Proving once again how suitable Adelaide Hills is for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. (Also does great cool climate Syrah. ) — 9 years ago

Reed Boehringer

9.3

berries and plum, good acidity and mellow tannins. another great value from K&L — 9 years ago

with Charlotte and Luke

Jeremy Pollard

9.0

Well made wine, bristling with citrusy acid. Almost tingly. Lingers on the tongue. Seems like it would age very well - it's enjoyable now, but perhaps that searing acid is a touch overwhelming for me while it's still young. — 10 years ago

Sebastian Corriere

9.0

Enterprise Connect dinner with Nice - Christine Matthey, Devan, Kyle Woytek, — 2 years ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.0

Interesting enterprise to taste a 12 year old #napa #cabernetsauvignon in the value segment of the market likely around $15 - $20 at release. Cork was well soaked and wine tastes of age, but not tired at all. In fact after a day in the fridge it seems to have gained some vim. Typical bramble fruit set on top of stewed plums. Palate is a bit earthier, less fruit-forward - plenty of acidity, chocolate and coffee notes mid-palate and still sturdy tannins on the finish. It must have been stored well at the retailer. — 3 years ago

Luke Versiglia

9.0

Aged on the nose balanced as classic riesling on palate, long finish — 8 years ago

TheSkip

9.2

Enjoying working through the back catalogue of Sarah and Sparky Marquis. This enterprise with their involvement broke up in 2005 when the Marquis's left to form Mollydooker. Dan Philips continued on for a couple of more years and but ultimately, this label failed in late part of the 2000s. And now, we learn this week that the fractures continue with the divorce of Sarah and Sparky. She has claimed control of Mollydooker while Sparky can't put out anything until 2018.

As soon as I had my first sip, this was classic Marquis. Amazingly, there was some heat here but this quickly dissipated. Long legs and maroon core. Black current and leathery from age. Tannins are beautifully integrated at this point. Amazingly, I think this still has some life in it as it was probably crafted for immediate consumption rather than 20 years of cellaring. — 9 years ago

Jimmy Randall

9.0

Nicely balanced cab, leaves mouth coated in rich goodness — 10 years ago

Euna West

9.4

Euna had this 11 years ago

Byron C Mayes

9.1

Dark red with blackish purple core. Big abundant nose of leathery black plum. Aussie smooth, full palate yields all of that leather surrounding baked black plum, blackberry compote, and molasses. The molasses sensation is tempered by medium tannins that assert from mid palate and medium lowish acidity. Classic Aussie Syrah with a bit more structure than the old school style. Pepper and coffee crusted beef roast or any other rubbed cut will pair nicely. Drink now through 2026 — 3 years ago

Kenneth Kramme

8.9

Lemon and melon characteristics. — 4 years ago

Cheryl Bar

9.0

Bambu Restaurant. Bali!! — 8 years ago

Steven Beishuizen

9.0

A farewell of sorts. For both this vintage (only a couple of bottles and I fear years left as this is reaching maturity) and to a co-worker and friend who will be headed to this very chateau to make the enterprise even better. This one had some deep flavors and roundness at this stage while still retaining its characteristic structure. A fine goodbye. Drink up! — 9 years ago

Scott Rowe

9.3

Skin contact!! — 9 years ago

Paul Dugar

9.8

I had this exact vintage many years ago with very fond memories. It was rich and almost purple blue in colour. This 1999 vintage has been sitting back waiting for another occasion. Now in the bottle for 15 years it has certainly changed from the experience I had in its younger day. Still has long legs yet now resembles a maroon brown appearance. On the nose it has a sharp initial scent that smooths of to almost a port smell. The palate is a light jammy flavour with blackberry and really rounds out to a smooth finish. Loved it years ago and still love it but completely different experience from the first. Wow! — 10 years ago

Brianne Guist

9.0

A classic example! Still has remarkable acidity, crisp lime and mineral character. I remember it being almost undrinkable in its youth. — 11 years ago